Thursday, April 10, 2008

New Life for A Time Worn Piece

This is a china cabinet that belonged to my husband's great grandmother (or great aunt - he isn't 100% sure). We recently inherited it from another family member that could not longer use it. It came to us rather beat up and in a dark wood finish. Shame on me for not getting before photos. Hubby fixed it all up and now it holds our Christmas china as well as some other goodies.


You just can't find furniture like this anymore - unless of course you go antiquing or junking!


A pretty card from pretty friends.


We installed wallpaper along the interior back. It is subtle but brings a nice dimension to the cabinet and pulls everything together.

Have a wonderful day!



23 comments:

Anonymous said...

Trust me ladies...it's even more stunning in person!

Lori said...

that is just lovely:) i am really bad too about getting before pics...i get too excited about starting something that i dig right in...

Heidi said...

Karla, I love your cabinet! It's beautiful, lovely lines. Lucky you to receive this piece of furniture! (Cute card, too!)

*Heidi*

Kingswood Food and Craft Market said...

Karla that is a beautiful piece and i love the wallpaper you have put inside, it looks gorgeous.
I always forget before photos....you are not alone, LOL.

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Shannon :)

Heather ~ Pretty Petals said...

Karla.... it is sooo pretty! I love the sunny yellow in your room, it looks so cheerful and warm. Also love how you added the wallpaper to the back, I didn't notice it at first but it looks so beautiful!

xoxo Heather

vintage girl at heart said...

Just beautiful and a Family Heirloom to boot!!!!
I love it and your display is amazing!!!!
Lucky Lucky girl!!!!
Thanks for sharing and Hubby did a wonderful job painting it too!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Karla!
That is a beautiful piece! ~xo

Preppy Lizard said...

That china cabinet is beautiful! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Little ol' Me said...

oh my gosh... STUNNING!

You very lucky girl! What a treasure.
Tiffany

The Other Side of Me said...

Karla,

This piece is gorgeous. You and your husband did a beautiful job. Enjoy!
Tammy

Natasha Burns said...

Gorgeous piece Karla! LOL yes shame on you for forgetting the before pic, hehehe, i do that all the time too!

Niesz Vintage Home said...

Beautiful cabinet! Love the fretwork(?) and the wallpaper back.

I always forget the 'before' pictures, too.

Kimberly :)

Susan @ Blackberry Creek said...

The cabinet is lovely, Karla.

Bristol said...

karla- It is just beautiful, I love it~
Bristol

Naturegirl said...

Karla a great family treasure for sure!

roseroomnz.com said...

Wonderful piece of furniture to inherit and display pretty treasures in. Love how you refurbished it:) Rachael

Anonymous said...

Beautiful piece and quite wonderful with the wallpaper inside!
D.

Anonymous said...

Karla,

How did you add your name in such a pretty script to all of your posts? Please share...and let me know @ www.girlwithcurlz@blogspot.com
Thanks!

Charmingdesigns said...

such a beautiful cabinet!! Amazing what a coat of white paint will do! Laurie

Anonymous said...

if you ever get tired of it, I know of a little corner where it would just fit perfectly....
(love.)

Susie Q said...

Just lovely...I love it's story and it's lines and the new look!
LOVE that wall color behind it as well!

You always have such sweet displays too. Gorgeous!!

Love,
Sue

Jeanie said...

This is beautiful -- It really looks wonderful in the white -- I can see it with red and green dishes welcoming the season!

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

That white cabinet stands out so beautifully against the cheerful yellow!

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